Buying a plot is one of the biggest investments most families in Bhagalpur will ever make. Before you pay even a token amount, you should be confident that the seller actually owns the land and that the documents are clean. Here is the practical checklist we use at Bhagalpur Properties before any plot is listed on our website.
1. Check the chain of ownership
Ask for the current sale deed (kewala) and the previous deeds going back at least 12 to 30 years. The names should flow logically from one owner to the next. Any gap in the chain is a reason to ask more questions.
2. Verify the mutation (dakhil kharij)
Mutation records show that the land has been transferred in the government revenue records to the current owner. In Bihar you can check mutation status online on the Bihar Bhumi portal. The jamabandi should be in the seller’s name, and land rent (lagaan) receipts should be up to date.
3. Match the plot on the ground with the records
Confirm the khata number, khesra (plot) number, rakba (area) and chauhaddi (boundaries) from the records, then physically verify them at the site. Measure the plot if possible. Many disputes start with a mismatch between what is written and what is fenced.
4. Check for encumbrances and disputes
An encumbrance certificate from the registry office shows whether the land is mortgaged or already sold. Also ask locally about any family disputes or pending court cases involving the land. A visit to the local anchal office can reveal a lot.
5. Confirm the land type and usage
Verify whether the land is raiyati (privately owned) and whether it is suitable for residential use. Government land, forest land or land under acquisition cannot be legally sold to you.
6. Take professional help for the final check
Before registry, have a local lawyer read every document. The fee is small compared to the value of the plot. At Bhagalpur Properties we verify title, mutation and tax status on every plot before it appears on our site, and we walk buyers through each document in plain language.
Note: This article is general information for buyers in Bhagalpur and is not legal advice. Always confirm documents with a qualified local lawyer before purchase.
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